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Incredible Leather Carving Work by Tomohiro Kanno

When it comes to making marks on leather, one commonly thinks of stamping or branding. But skilled craftsman like Japan-based Tomohiro Kanno can produce stunning patterns in leather with carving knives. Take a look at this guy’s work:

Kanno produces handmade one-off leather goods for sale, and perusing his website, it’s clear that the stuff sells quickly. On his blog, he shows more projects that he’s working on, like these iPhone cases:

Here’s a shot of what appears to be his cheat sheet for which tools make which kinds of marks:

These are some books on the craft he refers to:

If you live in Japan and can speak Japanese, Kanno offers classes on leatherworking. But you’ll need to be a bit brave to attend, as he’s based in Fukushima.